Emergency/Acute Needs Program

Please click on this link to view or print the application for the YCAN Emergency/ Acute Needs Program. We ask each person or group applying to complete the form. Every application is individually reviewed.

This program is designed to address unmet immediate emergency/ acute needs of Yarmouth, Maine residents. YCAN works in collaboration with other organizations to connect residents with needed resources. This program is intended to provide “stop-gap” assistance for a one-time emergency or short duration need to help families and individuals work toward sustainable solutions. We will collaborate with community organizations to help qualifying individuals and families receive the emergency support needed.

YCAN tries to fulfill as many emergency requests as possible, if they qualify. We encourage individuals to connect with community organizations such as Yarmouth Community Services (207-846-2406), Southern Maine Agency on Aging (207-396-6500/1-800-427-7411), General Assistance (207-846-2406), YCAN (207-844-3517) and local churches and schools for assistance with completing the application form.

Community organizations or individuals who would like to learn more about this program can email YCAN at ean@ycan.info or call 207-844-3517.

To submit an application, you may
– email a photo or scanned copy of the completed form to ean@ycan.info, or
– call YCAN at 207-844-3517 to provide your application information.

Yarmouth Cares About Neighbor’s (YCAN’s) mission is to connect people in the Yarmouth, Maine community with needed resources, and build community by encouraging volunteerism and collaborating with other community-based groups when appropriate.